Catalogue of Printed Books

Catalogue of Printed Books
Author: British Museum. Dept. of Printed Books
Publisher: William Clowes & Sons, Limited
Total Pages: 652
Release: 1885
Genre: Reference
ISBN:

The Covenant of Grace in Puritan Thought

The Covenant of Grace in Puritan Thought
Author: John Von Rohr
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 237
Release: 2010-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 160899239X

A comprehensive account of the major theological themes in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth century Puritanism of England and New England as seen through the concept "covenant of grace." The covenant of grace, von Rohr argues, enabled Puritanism to affirm both a continuation of Calvinistic predestinationism and an emergent voluntaristic pietism, pastorally both the absolute and conditional promises of God. An extensive array of primary source material is used in substantiating the author's thesis.

The Ends of Life

The Ends of Life
Author: Keith Thomas
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2010-02-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 0191623466

How should we live? That question was no less urgent for English men and women who lived between the early sixteenth and late eighteenth centuries than for this book's readers. Keith Thomas's masterly exploration of the ways in which people sought to lead fulfilling lives in those centuries between the beginning of the Reformation and the heyday of the Enlightenment illuminates the central values of the period, while casting incidental light on some of the perennial problems of human existence. Consideration of the origins of the modern ideal of human fulfilment and of obstacles to its realization in the early modern period frames an investigation that ranges from work, wealth, and possessions to the pleasures of friendship, family, and sociability. The cult of military prowess, the pursuit of honour and reputation, the nature of religious belief and scepticism, and the desire to be posthumously remembered are all drawn into the discussion, and the views and practices of ordinary people are measured against the opinions of the leading philosophers and theologians of the time. The Ends of Life offers a fresh approach to the history of early modern England, by one of the foremost historians of our time. It also provides modern readers with much food for thought on the problem of how we should live and what goals in life we should pursue.

A History of Blackburn

A History of Blackburn
Author: Wm. A. Abram
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 644
Release: 2013-05-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 1291783237

Seen by many as the definitive book on Blackburn and its surrounding towns. It has been lovingly re-printed by Heritage Publications. The book details the old manor houses, its gentry as well as comprehensive information of Blackburn's surrounding towns and villages. Discover the archaeology of the district; the narrative of local transactions of the great Civil War, including important battles; memorials of men of public fame sprung from the Parish; and in illustrations of early domestic architecture in several of the areas fine old halls and mansions. A History of Blackburn, Town and Parish is a must for all who wish to discover Blackburn and its area.

New Book List

New Book List
Author: General Theological Seminary (New York, N.Y.)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 156
Release: 1958
Genre: Theology
ISBN: